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Ontario Schedules New Date for Inquest Into Death of Kevin Mamakwa
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (504+ words) The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General has announced a new date for the inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa, a 27-year-old member of Kingfisher Lake First Nation who died while in custody at the Thunder Bay Jail in…...
What We Choose To Forget Explores Quebec's Complex Linguistic and Cultural Identity
1+ week, 1+ day ago (832+ words) New book by filmmaker Guy Rex Rodgers documents conversations across Quebec following the release of his immigration documentary MONTREAL " Quebec filmmaker and community activist Guy Rex Rodgers is releasing a new book that examines the province's evolving linguistic and cultural…...
Ontario Attracts $294 Million Sanofi Investment to Expand AI Life Sciences Hub
1+ week, 4+ day ago (728+ words) TORONTO " The Ontario government says a $294 million investment by Sanofi to expand its Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI Co E) in Toronto will strengthen the province's position as a global leader in life sciences and artificial intelligence, while creating new…...
Inquest Announced into Death of Stefan Ryan Following Transfer from Maplehurst Facility
1+ week, 6+ day ago (560+ words) Ontario's Office of the Chief Coroner will convene a mandatory inquest into the death of Stefan Ryan, a 46-year-old man who died in hospital after being transferred from a provincial correctional facility, authorities confirmed Friday. Dr. Kenneth Peckham, Regional Supervising…...
Ontario Commits Historic $57 M to Strengthen Indigenous Postsecondary Education
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (496+ words) The funding forms part of the province's broader $6. 4 billion postsecondary education strategy and is expected to create hundreds of new student seats while stabilizing long-term operations at Indigenous Institutes across Ontario. The new investment will nearly double annual operating funding…...
Inquest Announced into Death of Derek Salonen in Toronto Custody
3+ week, 3+ day ago (541+ words) An inquest has been formally announced into the death of Derek Salonen, a 38-year-old man who died while in custody at a Toronto correctional facility in 2020, the Ministry of the Solicitor General said Monday. The inquest, led by Dr. Jennifer…...
Inquest Ordered into Death of Regis Paquet Following Police Interaction in Toronto
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (580+ words) An inquest will be held into the death of Regis Paquet, a 29-year-old woman who died following an interaction with police in Toronto in May 2020, Ontario's Office of the Chief Coroner has announced. Dr. Richard Wells, Regional Supervising Coroner for…...
Ontario Highlights Economic and Cultural Strength of Francophone Community on International Francophonie Day
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (584+ words) TORONTO " Ontario is spotlighting the economic and cultural contributions of its Francophone population as the province marks International Francophonie Day, with the government emphasizing continued investment in French-language services and business development. In a statement released Friday, Caroline Mulroney, Minister…...
Kitchener Mayor Welcomes Federal Budget's Commitment to Cities, Housing, and Infrastructure
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (422+ words) KITCHENER, ON " Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic has welcomed the federal government's 2025 budget, Canada Strong, praising its focus on housing, infrastructure, and community investment as key drivers of local and national prosperity. Presented late Tuesday by Finance and National Revenue Minister…...
Ontario Fast-Tracks Frontier Lithium's PAK Project Under New "One Project, One Process' Framework
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (515+ words) TORONTO " The Ontario government is moving to fast-track Frontier Lithium's world-class PAK Lithium Project near Red Lake, marking the first development to advance under its new "One Project, One Process' (1 P1 P) framework. The move represents a major step in the province's…...